Best Supplements for Improved Lactose Digestion
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 7 supplements across 11 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bi-07 on lactose digestion, with effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. The moderate-sized effect was observed in two clinical trials (RCTs) using doses of 10^12 CFU or higher in individuals with lactose intolerance or maldigestion. The evidence base is small, and findings should be considered preliminary.
Dose: 10^12 to 2 × 10^12 CFUs/day
7 supplements
- LowBifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bi-07Across 3 studies, all reported beneficial effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bi-07 on lactose digestion, with effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. The moderate-sized effect was observed in two clinical trials (RCTs) using doses of 10^12 CFU or higher in individuals with lactose intolerance or maldigestion. The evidence base is small, and findings should be considered preliminary. · Dose: 10^12 to 2 × 10^12 CFUs/day3 beneficial3 studies